Stakeholder WebinarSAFER DRIVERS AND ROAD USERS

June 30, 2010

Welcome Webinar Hosts:

Ian Grossman, AAMVA Barbara Harsha, GHSA Steve Keppler, CVSA

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Purpose of Webinars Gather stakeholder input on specific topics

Current programs Current challenges Opportunities for overcoming challenges Promising strategies

Gather stakeholder ideas on implementation strategies National strategy as a whole Topic specific

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Overview of Today’s Discussion Background on National Strategy Safe Drivers and Road Users Issues

Current Challenges and Initiatives Open Discussion

Background Progress Has Been Made in Improving Highway

Safety… Lowest fatality levels in 50 years Safety partnerships have been strengthened Greater leadership focus on safety

…But We Still Face Significant Challenges 33,963 fatalities in 2009 Legislative and other barriers to implementing proven

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Fatalities Fatality Rate per 100M VMT

-16.4% -10.9%-10.5%

Fatalities and Fatality Rate, by Year

33,9631.16

-8.9%

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Source: NHTSA

Why Now? New Political Leadership Reauthorization Uncertain Trend for the Future Better Use of Limited Resources Build on Our Success

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National Strategy Build on Existing Foundation of Proven Strategies,

Relationships, and Leadership Cultural Change: Change Americans’ Attitudes Toward

Highway Safety Involvement from Wide Variety of Highway Safety

Stakeholders “Owned” by All Stakeholders

Two Key Products National Safety Plan and Outreach Program

A data-driven plan that includes key emphasis areas, projection of future needs, promising countermeasures, and expected improvements

Goal: adoption by safety stakeholder organizations in 2011 Implementation Products

Strategies for developing strong leadership and champions Support from and for organizations that directly impact

highway safety A program for changing highway safety culture in the United

States

Key Areas Safer Drivers Safer Vehicles Safer Vulnerable Users Safer Infrastructure Emergency Medical Services Data Systems and Analysis Tools Safety Culture

Development Process Initial Outline and Work Plan

Initial stakeholder meeting (September 2009) Assemble stakeholder group Gather input from stakeholders

Webinars, conferences and meetings Develop white papers Develop outline and work plan Stakeholder workshop - webcast

Phase 2: Develop Strategy (Spring 2011) Phase 3: Adoption and Implementation by Multiple

Organizations

Steering CommitteeMembers:AASHTO Tom Sorel, Chair (Tony Kane)AAMVA Neil Schuster, Ian GrossmanGHSA Vern Betkey, Vice Chair (Barbara Harsha)CVSA Steve KepplerIACP Richard AshtonNACE Tony GiancolaNASEMSO John Bixler

Ex-Officio Members:FHWA Joseph TooleNHTSA Marlene MarkisonFMCSA William Quade

Safer Drivers and Road Users

An estimated 80-90% of motor vehicle crashes are caused by driver error

27% of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes are single vehicle crashes (Most are multi-vehicle)

Very high crash risk for younger, older drivers Motorcyclists account for 14% (2008) of all motor vehicle

fatalities Bicyclists and pedestrians account for another 14%

(2008) of MV fatalities

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Challenges Speeding: 30+ % Road capacity not keeping pace with need Impaired drivers: 32% Unbelted fatalities: 50% Unlicensed/revoked drivers: 15% Distracted: 16% and growing Motorcycle deaths: 14% of total and (until 2009) double-

digit annual growth Aging driving population

Challenges Large truck related fatalities: 12% of total and truck VMT

growing faster than auto VMT Fatigued drivers Driver and road user attitudes

Proclivity to treat one’s car as one’s “castle” Fear of “big brother” It’s the other guy

Downsizing of passenger cars; increasing size and number and travel of trucks

Challenges -- Commercial Drivers

If a CMV Driver has:Their Crash Likelihood Increases:

A Reckless Driving violation 325%

An Improper Turn violation 105%

An Improper or Erratic Lane Change conviction

100%

A Failure to Yield Right of Way conviction

97%

An Improper Turn conviction 94%

A Failure to Maintain Proper Lane conviction

91%

A Past Crash 87%

An Improper Lane Change violation

78%

A Failure to Yield Right of Way violation

70%

A Driving Too Fast for Conditions violation

62%

Factor Number Risk Ratio

Too Fast for Conditions

32,000 2.03

Illegal Maneuver 13,000 1.91

Cargo Shift 6,000 1.89Inadequate Surveillance

19,000 1.87

Inattention 12,000 1.86

Fatigue 18,000 1.82

Following Too Close

7,000 1.82

LTCCS Data

ATRI Study

Countermeasures that Work for Impaired Driving

Strong laws High visibility enforcement of impaired driving laws

including sobriety checkpoints Ignition interlocks for first-time offenders at ≥.08 BAC

and repeat offenders Vehicle sanctions Better data (improved BAC testing) Screening and Brief Interventions DUI courts

Countermeasures that Work for Inadequate Occupant Protection

Primary belt laws

Child restraint and booster seat laws

Targeted public education and awareness campaigns, especially with at-risk populations (e.g. children; young, rural male drivers; multi-cultural populations)

Sustained high visibility enforcement

Countermeasures that Work for Speeding Appropriate setting of speed limit based on crash

history, roadway geometry, land uses, community input, etc

Targeted public education and awareness campaigns

Enforcement

Training for the judiciary

Use of technology such as automated enforcement (speed and red light cameras) at high risk intersections and roadway segments.

Countermeasures that Work for Teen Drivers GDL laws that restrict passengers and nighttime driving

Improved driver education

Bans on texting and cell phone use for novice drivers

Universal motorcycle helmet laws

Primary belt laws

Enactment and enforcement of underage drinking laws

Countermeasures that May Work for Distracted Driving

Legislation – texting bans (no consensus on cell phone laws yet)

Educational programs Enforcement initiatives Employer policies Technology to limit or stop use of distracting devices Better collection of data More research Roadway improvements (e.g.. Rumble strips)

Countermeasures that Work for Unsafe Motorcycling

Mandatory, universal motorcycle helmet laws; High visibility enforcement Rider training Licensing (motorcycle endorsements) Impaired driving and speeding educational and

enforcement efforts Share the road programs Improved conspicuity Roadway improvements

Countermeasures that Work for Bicyclists and Pedestrians

Safe Routes to School and other educational programs Enforcement Improved Signalization and Pavement Markings and

other Roadway Improvements Bicycle helmets Dedicated Bike Lanes

Countermeasures that Work for Older Drivers

Improved Licensing Better signage and Pavement Markings Improvements to left turn intersections Vehicle adaptations Alternative transportation

Countermeasures that Work for CMV Drivers High visibility enforcement in high crash corridors, as well as

covert enforcement targeted at specific behaviors Increased enforcement of “4 wheelers” operating unsafely

around CMVs Increased roadside inspections and monitoring of driver hours

of service Outreach and Education to drivers AND their employers Strong driver training and finishing programs, as well as fatigue

management and health and wellness programs Ensuring that employers have a proper safety culture and policies

to promote safe and responsible behavior

Opportunities for the Future: Technology Alcohol Detection & Intervention

(interlocks, home monitoring) Driver Alertness & Performance Monitoring

Automatic Speed Control/Speed Limiters (for all vehicles?)

Automated Red Light and Speed Enforcement Automatic Crash Notification Systems Electronic Drivers License (one driver, one license) Electronic Onboard Recorders for CMV drivers (to regulate hours of

service) Onboard safety systems (collision warning, brake monitoring, lane

departure warning, stability control, etc.)

Discussion Questions What countermeasures are missing? What key challenges are missing? What are some ways to expand the use of proven

countermeasures or to take advantage of new opportunities for improving driver and road user safety?

How do we promote partnerships and increase coordination?

How can current programs be adapted to better meet needs?

Summary of Key Points

How Can You Be Involved? Join the Stakeholder Group to Provide Additional

Input and Feedback Throughout the Process: Contact Kelly Hardy at khardy@aashto.org

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